Some people think that contemporary clocks will give a house a drastically different feel from more traditional ones. But many of these clocks are only a little bit different from the way clocks were in the old days. For instance, I've seen a new style of grandfather clock that looked as though it should be old. [...]
When it is time to buy or replace a clock, most people simply go to the nearest, most convenient store and purchase the cheapest one they can find that they think will run for a while. This is nothing if not the wrong approach. Most people don't understand that every little thing you bring into your [...]
There are some things that you can put into your house without much thought, and some things that you have to consider carefully. The timepieces you have in your house will work together with the rest of the décor to create a particular atmosphere, and an experience for your visitors – but also for your family. [...]
If you need to find a great gift for someone special, a gift that will not only make them think of you, but think of you often because they wind up using it several times a day, then why not consider a quality timepiece? If you choose a quality piece, such as a Hermle Clock or [...]
Of all the clocks offered by 1-800-4Clocks.com, the atomic clocks are probably the most interesting. Like all clocks, they keep time via an oscillating mass and a spring. The difference is that, in this case, that mass is the nucleus of an atom and its electrons. This is a more accurate way of keeping time, and [...]
Visiting 1-800-4Clocks.com is a good way to lose an afternoon. That's because they have photographs of most of the clocks they have for sale and the photographs are simply beautiful. From wall clocks to mantle clocks to just about any timepiece you can think of, there is quite a variety to enjoy. If you are in [...]
Seth Thomas Clocks make great gifts. That is because of the quality and craftsmanship that has gone into this brand since 1813. That's almost 200 years of fine clock making. They have designed and made some of the world's most famous clocks, including the tower clock at New York's Grand Central Station. So when you purchase [...]
Kieninger clocks are by their very nature beautiful pieces of craftsmanship. Take the mantel clocks for instance. They are very pretty, yet very solid little things that will appeal to both the woman of the house and the man of the house. There is a certain "contemporary old world" feel about some of them, in the [...]
Of all Hermle clocks, none are more engaging than some of the wall clocks that are offered. Of course, Hermle also offers regular, round schoolroom clocks that we all grew up seeing. For some, those may hold special appeal, as they told us when it was time to go home. All through the day, that clock [...]
Howard Miller was an old-school German clockmaker. He learned from his father in the Black Forest region of Germany, and his company is still going strong. Howard Miller Clocks are considered some of the best in the world, and if you look at them you will see why. The fine craftsmanship has been handed down through [...]